What to eat for high blood pressure in the elderly

The living standards of modern people are gradually improving, and they no longer have to worry about not having enough food. But because of all the social engagements throughout the day, going from one dinner party to another, toasting and drinking, one day he might collapse at the table. Even if they don't collapse, they are still full of diseases, especially high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes, which are very common and are jokingly called affluenza diseases by doctors. Although career is important, health is equally important, so when you suffer from these diseases, you must pay attention to controlling your diet.

When the elderly are sick, everyone knows that they need to supplement nutrition, but not many people know what specific supplements they need. Especially for elderly people with high blood pressure in the family, most of the children in the family do not know what to pay attention to in their diet. The following is a relevant introduction.

1. Eat in moderation: eat at regular times and in regular amounts, and avoid being too hungry or too full, or overeating. The various foods should be matched reasonably and you should not be picky about food.

2. Low-salt diet: control daily salt intake within 2-5 grams. Because salt can cause spasm of small arteries, increase blood pressure, and accelerate the process of renal arteriosclerosis. Excessive salt intake can easily cause water and sodium to accumulate in the body and cause edema.

3. Eat more fresh vegetables, fruits and other foods rich in vitamin B and vitamin C. Such as bean sprouts, fruits, kelp, seaweed, fungus, etc.

4. Eat more foods that have blood pressure lowering effects, such as garlic, celery, shepherd's purse, mung beans, corn, carrots, chrysanthemums, gourds, watermelons, kelp, sea cucumbers, jellyfish, etc.

5. Avoid smoking. Nicotine in cigarettes can stimulate the heart and blood vessels, increase blood pressure, and accelerate the formation of atherosclerosis.

6. Eat less animal fat and do not eat animal offal. Eat less sweets and eat low-calorie, low-fat and low-cholesterol foods.

7. Eat less animal protein and more plant protein, such as beans and bean products. Animal protein should be consumed more in the form of seafood and fish. Such as sea cucumbers, jellyfish and certain fish, not only can provide the protein needed by the human body, but also have a certain blood pressure lowering effect.

8. Drink small amounts of tea and moderate amounts of alcohol. Tea contains a small amount of theanolide and xanthine, and its diuretic effect is beneficial for the treatment of hypertension. Vitamins in tea can prevent arteriosclerosis. However, drinking too much tea can cause restlessness, insomnia and palpitations. So don't drink too much. It is best to drink male and female Polygonum multiflorum tea instead of tea. Male and female Polygonum multiflorum tea has a good auxiliary effect in lowering blood pressure. At the same time, drinking a small amount of low-alcohol liquor such as beer, wine, rice wine, etc. can dilate blood vessels and promote blood circulation. But avoid drinking strong liquor, and don't drink excessively.

In short, the diet of patients with hypertension should be light. They would rather eat vegetarian food than meat, light food than strong food, and be hungry than full. In daily life, they should regulate their emotions, benefit the kidney essence, and eat carefully.

Through the introduction of the above content, we can understand that hypertension in the elderly can be solved as soon as possible through normal physical examinations. However, even if it is controlled by medication, attention should be paid to diet. Foods with high salt content should not be eaten, and smoking and drinking should be avoided. Of course, vegetables and fruits are very good for any disease.